Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Anchorage is UTC-8, which is one hour behind San Diego.
To ensure you catch your SAN to ANC flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Anchorage (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Alaska Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and ANC include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
R 3,251 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,605. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get cheap tickets from SAN to ANC, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SAN to ANC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
SAN's address is Airport Drive.
Of the flights that depart from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near SAN. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Consider booking a hotel near ANC if you're on a late San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport rental car and explore Anchorage and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to central Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Anchorage. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
When to fly to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Anchorage in May.
The warmest month in Anchorage is July, with the temperature ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -21ºC (-6ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to ANC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Anchorage is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north of Anchorage, a trip to Fairbanks will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Pioneer Park, Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge and Georgeson Botanical Garden.
Eagle River is another essential stop in United States and is around 21 kilometres north-east of Anchorage. No trip is complete without experiencing Eagle River Greenbelt Trailhead, Chief Alex Park and King's Eagle River.
